Americas Society and Council of the Americas (AS/COA) are sister organizations providing the most trusted forum for debate on issues affecting the Western Hemisphere. Headquartered in New York City and with offices in Washington and Miami, AS/COA holds high-level events across the United States and Latin America and is the publisher of Americas Quarterly, the leading publication dedicated to politics, business, and culture in the Americas.

Responsibilities

Handle all components of a proactive media strategy, from identifying opportunities to drafting media pitches, placing stories, and monitoring.

Manage the production and submission of AS/COA’s marketing, advertising, and promotional materials, serving as liaison for designers and advertising outlets. Oversee fulfillment of barter agreements.

Field media requests and respond to reporters’ inquiries. Assist with press events such as press previews and press conferences.

Research and develop talking points for media interview preparation.

Supervise and mentor communications intern.

Help design and implement strategies to expand social media audience and engagement.

Assume administrative tasks and other related duties as required.

Qualifications and attributes

The candidate is expected to be a self-starter who works with minimal supervision, manages own time effectively, maintains control over all current projects, and follows up on all relevant issues. Must be detail oriented.

Skills and qualifications include:

At least three years experience in public relations, media relations, or communications, with advanced degree preferred.